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The Great Lakes are sometimes referred to as inland seas; they are the largest freshwater system in the world. Naked Science examines the early history of these amazing bodies

The Earth hurtles through space protected by an invisible force field, known as a magnetosphere.

Almost every culture on Earth tells the story of an ancient flood – details vary but the basic plot is the same - An angry God wipes out an unrepentant population.

From the beginnings of our solar system 4.5 billions years ago, there remain many clues to reveal its evolution. Remnant debris, asteroids, and comets are what's left of the building blocks to our celestial neighborhood.

In the cold, dark expanse of our solar system, beyond the asteroid belt, lie the giant planets. Some can be seen with the naked eye, others have been visited by our camera. What secrets do they hold?

There are many more worlds in our solar system than just the planets. The mysterious moons of the gas giants may hold much more than we ever imagined. Each one is unique, and each one deserves a scrutinous eye.

The sun bathes our planet in warmth and light. It powers the machinery of nature, our weather, and it encourages and sustains life on land and at sea. We study it closely, and it can reveal the secrets of all other stars.

As scientists and astronomers peer more closely and with evermore fidelity at nearby stars, they are discovering countless exo planets. How many Earth-like planets are out there? Could one of them hold life not so different from our own?

The night sky is a time machine. The further we look out into the universe, the further back in time we reach. Most of what we see is actually dark matter and dark energy, but its nature eludes us ... for the moment.

Who are these people that venture into space? Once they were test pilots, then scientists and engineers now teachers, politicians and paying tourists what does it take to earn the astronaut wings?

The new surge in space transportation, privately owned companies vying for government contracts and private entrepreneurs looking to build hotels in space.

As technology has advanced, we have been able to peer into distant reaches of space. From the first telescopes to high-tech satellites, these machines have been our windows to other worlds.

The Hubble telescope finds design on a grand scale, especially when it zooms in on the spiral galaxies that populate the universe around us.

The core of a galaxy attracts our eyes and makes up feel like we are gazing down a deep well. But this illusion conceals an even deeper truth.

There are hundreds of moons in our solar system. Could one of them be a hidden haven that harbors alien life forms?

In the far depths of space, out of reach of the Sun's warmth, water can only exist in a super solid state. Some small moons, in fact, are made entirely of ice. What stories do these Icy Gems have to tell about our solar system?

Scientist long thought that our solar system consisted of the sun, the planets, and their moons. We soon found that we are far from alone, often coming into contact with asteroids, comets, and other debris.

The diversity, complexity, and downright beauty of our own solar system is astounding. Could such beauty exist in other parts of the universe as well? Thanks to modern science, we now have the capability to see for ourselves.

Landing a spacecraft on Mars is no easy task given our limited knowledge of the planet. The difference between success and failure can rely on the most minute detail.

Gravity is one of the most basic and powerful forces shaping our universe. Discover its nature within our own solar system, from the smallest moons to the largest planets.

For centuries, it was was thought that Saturn was the most distant planet in our Solar System. With the evolution of the telescope, we discovered the rest of our planets, both elusive and mysterious.

Deserts and dunes, cliffs and canyons. Although Mars is certainly an alien wasteland, it is a planet with terrestrial formations remarkably similar to those found on Earth.

The arid shores of other planets tell the stories of their past. What did they look like, and could they have ever supported life?

Without the Sun's warmth and light, life as we know it would not exist. It is the powerhouse of our planet and provides the energy we need to survive.

Scientists and engineers have long realized that mother nature is the world’s most talented designer

By 2050, the workplace will look far different than it does now, and one reason is robots.

There will be two BILLION more people on Earth in 2050, and feeding everyone will be a challenge.

Man and machine are meeting in strange and productive ways.

By the year 2050, cops and robbers won’t look anything like it did in the past.

Some of the biggest breakthroughs as we approach 2050, are happening in medicine.

Even before 2050, man and machine are meeting in ways only dreamed of by sci-fi writers.

In 2050 we’ll be living underwater, and plans are underway to live in caves on the Moon’s surface.

In the Season Two finale Geoff and Steve journey to one of the most remarkable meteorite sites on the planet—the Henbury Crater field in central Australia.

In this episode, Geoff and Steve travel over 6,000 miles to eastern Poland in hopes of securing a piece of one of the most famous meteorite falls in history.

5,000 years ago, an enormous meteorite cascaded over Poland scarring the landscape with seven massive craters. For the first time, Geoff and Steve receive exclusive access to investigate the magnificent Morasko crater field.

On this episode, Geoff and Steve make their epic return to northern Sweden in order to reclaim victory north of the Arctic Circle.

Discovering the transport networks of the past.

Examining the history of the Great Wall of China.

Exploring how ancient Egyptian engineers built the monumental Great Pyramid at Giza.

In the Middle Ages, the technology of the castle evolved by leaps and bounds.

Superflares are amongst the greatest events of the Universe. These magnetic explosions can release energy millions of times greater than atomic bombs. They produce streams of highly energetic particles which can be highly destructive to life.

Hurricanes are one of the most destructive weather events to strike our planet and have the same power as a nuclear weapon.

The earth is 4.5 billion years old and it is slowly dying. Tectonic activity is slowly cooling the planet – the continents will eventually move together to form a new supercontinent called Pangea Ultima.

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